CTP2 is an old game and you will unlikely find a copy in your local software dealer's bin — but fortunately it still is and hopefully will be available in future at online shops and marketplaces. It has been greatly improved by the work of dedicated modders in the past years — some of these improvements will be integrated into CTP2 Apolyton Edition along with some improved/extended modding features.
You still need to buy the original game even if you just want to play the Apolyton Editition due to the specific license under which Activision has released the source code, but you don't need the 1.11-patch listed below with the AE. Since the original game is available for download at Good Old Games (GOG — see below), the CD-check has been removed from the Apolyton Edition in order to keep it compatible with all retail versions.
Localizing CTP2 For Your Language
You will possibly not find a copy of CTP2 in your preferred language.
Unfortunately there are currently no localized files available for the selected language () either. Call For Language Files: If you read this and you own a version of CTP2 in the selected language, please send me the textfiles, so that I can provide them for download.
Get the Latest CTP2 AE Playtest Version here. Important note: Due to the terms under which Activision has released the source code you will still be required to buy the original game, though all of the files on your hard drive will be replaced by new ones. Practical Recommendation: To keep a copy of the original game, I recommend copying the original \Call To Power 2\ folder, renaming it e.g. \Call To Power AE\ and copying the Apolyton Edition playtest files into this new folder (don't forget you also need to start the game by clicking the ctp2.exe in this new folder, not in the original one — take care of your shortcuts! :-) ).
Apolyton Edition Gameplay
Monte's Way-back machine brings you: Call to Power II - one of the better Alt-Civ games out there. The Apolyton Edition makes it even better!
